In a world exclusive interview with The Sun, Donald Trump said Theresa May had ignored his advice by opting for a soft Brexit strategy

“I am just saying I think he would be a great Prime Minister.

“I think he’s got what it takes.”

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Trump to meet 'incredible' Queen

DONALD Trump described the Queen as “a tremendous woman” ahead of their first meeting today.

The US President and wife Melania were due to have tea with the 92-year-old monarch at Windsor Castle this afternoon.

He told The Sun he was not nervous about it — but was in awe of Her Majesty’s flawless public service.

Mr Trump said: “She is a tremendous woman. I really look forward to meeting her. I think she represents her country so well.

“If you think of it, for so many years she has represented her country, she has really never made a mistake. You don’t see, like, anything embarrassing. She is just an incredible woman.

“My wife is a tremendous fan of hers. She has got a great and beautiful grace about her.”

Mr Trump’s Scottish-born mum Mary was an obsessive fan of the Queen, he said.

He added: “My mother loved the Queen. Any time the Queen was on television, my mother wanted to watch it.” Her Majesty will meet Mr Trump and the First Lady at the dais in the Quadrangle of the historic royal residence in Berkshire.

A guard of honour, comprised of the Coldstream Guards, will give a royal salute and US anthem The Star-Spangled Banner will be played.

Mr Trump and the Queen will then inspect the guard of honour and watch the soldiers march past.

Afterwards, The President and First Lady will join the Queen for tea inside the castle.

Her Majesty has met with previous White House couples including Barack and Michelle Obama, George W and Laura Bush, and Ronald and Nancy Reagan.

Theresa May rolled out the red carpet for President Trump and wife Melania during their first night in Britain

Mr Trump caused panic by implying he could pull the US out of Nato if other countries did not hike their contributions.

He was asked at a Brussels press conference if he had threatened to withdraw and replied: “I told people I’d be very unhappy if they didn’t up their commitment. Yesterday I let them know I was extremely unhappy.”

He insisted nations had finally agreed to increase expenditure, adding: “Everyone in the room thanked me.”

But French President Emmanuel Macron de­nied Nato allies had agreed a spending rise.